Morning Mix: A New Face At The GOP Debate

Were you worried that the Republican debates were starting to get a little dull? Well, have no fear! Former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson has just been invited to the next debate, and that’s sure to liven things up, right? Right?

Johnson, with his anti-war, pro-choice, pro-legalizing marijuana traditional libertarianism, could add some pretty feisty dialogue to the debate — if, of course, the moderators actually ask questions of anyone besides Rick Perry and Mitt Romney. If nothing else, it would be a much broader diversity of viewpoint than the last few debates’ game of “who can be the most conservative on stage.”

Michigan’s Thaddeus McCotter, also a presidential candidate who’s never made it into a debate, congratulated Johnson on finally making it to the big time. McCotter himself says he’s working on being the first sitting member of Congress to never get invited to a debate.

What in heaven's name is someone who opposes war and supports reproductive freedom and the legalization of marijuana doing in the Republican party?

That's the first question we ought to ask, and if the answer is anything other than "He's a whack job," the second question we ought to ask is how could someone like that possibly govern effectively with his own party in Congress opposing him on every major point?

Johnson is good. I am surprised we haven't heard more of him so far. It will be good to add a different perspective on the topics. Social Liberal (freedom of expression and life) and fiscally conservative (small government with personal responsibility) is a great mix which is what a good libertarian stands for, and good for our country.

I haven't heard enough from Johnson to know if that is who he is. We will see. Good for him.